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Sodium Bicarbonate (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Sodium Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: antacids, minerals and electrolytes, urinary pH modifiers and is used to treat Acidosis, Alkylating Agent Cystitis, Asystole, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hyperkalemia, Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy, Indigestion, Metabolic Acidosis and Urinary Alkalinization.

US matches:

Scheme

USP

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

B05CB04,B05XA02

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000144-55-8

Chemical Formula

Na-H-C-O3

Molecular Weight

84

Therapeutic Categories

Food additive (e number)

Alkalinizer

Chemical Name

Carbonic acid monosodium salt

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
USPPharmacopoeia of the United States

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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